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Kashmir Silk Fabric

Kashmir is the only place in India where high-quality bivoltile silk can be produced. Kashmiri weavers have a long tradition of producing handloom silk fabric,

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Jun 2026
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Kashmir Silk Fabric
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Kashmir fibers are very fine and delicate

Kashmir fibers are very fine and delicate

Technical Specifications & Parameters

Specification AttributeStandard Spec
TextureKashmir fibers are very fine and delicate
FallIt gives a good drape to the outfit
ShineSheen
SheerOpaque
SoftKashmir silk fabric is a natural fiber known for its extremely soft feel and insulating properties.
WarmThe fabric is significantly warmer and lighter than sheep's wool and is somewhat similar.

What is Kashmir Silk Fabric?

  • Kashmiri silk is a natural protein fiber that may be woven into textiles in various forms.
  • Silk is a protein fiber consisting primarily of fibroin that is generated by some insect larvae to construct cocoons. J&K is the sole state that produces high-quality Bivoltile silk.
  • Kashmiri silk weaving and printing are not often practiced in the region. However, cocoon rearing is done on a big scale here, which results in the highest quality silk.
  • One of the main activities of the inhabitants of Kashmir is the production of cocoons.
Kashmir Silk Fabric

History

  • The British funded the establishment of Kashmir's first silk reeling plant at Solina, Srinagar, in 1897.
  • Rajbagh saw the establishment of a silk-weaving industry in 1937. 
  • By 1961-62, the state's silk output had increased to roughly 98,000 kg.
  • Silk has been manufactured in an organized manner and shipped to the United Kingdom since the 1890s.

Kashmir Silk Fabric online

What Makes it Stand Out?

Texture

Kashmir fibers are very fine and delicate

Fall

It gives a good drape to the outfit

Shine 

Sheen

Sheer

Opaque

Soft

Kashmir silk fabric is a natural fiber known for its extremely soft feel and insulating properties.

Warm

The fabric is significantly warmer and lighter than sheep's wool and is somewhat similar.

Application and Uses

Clothing

Sweaters, dresses, shirts, blazers, etc

Accessories

Hats, scarves, thermal gear, etc. 

Care Instructions

  • It is recommended to only dry clean the fabric.
  • Avoid putting the fabric in direct sunlight.
  • Always iron on the silk setting.
Kashmir Silk Fabric

Care & Maintenance Guidelines

01

It is recommended to only dry clean the fabric.

It is recommended to only dry clean the fabric.

02

Avoid putting the fabric in direct sunlight.

Avoid putting the fabric in direct sunlight.

03

Always iron on the silk setting.

Always iron on the silk setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

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